Engaging Volunteers through Game On Activities · 2019-10-03 · • Nutrition and physical...
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Engaging Volunteers through Game On ActivitiesWellness Wednesday Webinar SeriesMarch 8, 2017
Today’s Presenter
Sean WadeManager of Volunteer Initiatives
Action for Healthy Kids
• Telephone or speakers• Everyone is muted• Submit a question• This call is being recorded• Link to recording and
handouts will be sent out following the call
Logistics
AFHK’s vision is a world in which every kid is healthy, active and ready to learn.
Who Are We?
Action for Healthy Kids works to mobilize school professionals, families
and communities to take actions that lead to
healthy eating, physical activity and healthier
schools where kids thrive.
Who Are We?
Good Food + Active Bodies = Kids Equipped for Success
Healthy Kids Learn Better
Why Schools?
Game On – Step 4: Find Activities
• Step 1: Gather Your Team• Step 2: Assess & Track Progress• Step 3: Create & Implement an
Action Plan• Step 4: Find Activities• Step 5: Engage Families &
Community• Step 6: Receive Recognition
www.actionforhealthykids.org/game-on
Today’s Objectives
• LEARN – How can parents, families and community members be a part of our school’s wellness programs?
• ACT – How can my school engage volunteers through Game On activities?
• TRANSFORM – Build on your success and empower volunteers to be more involved
Agenda
Successful Volunteer Engagement can…
• Help schools do more to meet critical needs with limited resources
• Lead to new connections• Increase access to new resources• Get more parents and community
members involved
Why Engage Volunteers?
Four Strategies for Engagement
• Create a vision and develop a plan to maximize volunteer engagement.
• Create a welcoming environment.• Educate and inform your community
about school wellness issues and opportunities.
• Build trust and share responsibility with community members to take action.
How To Engage Volunteers
Different motivations & strategies
• Why parents and families get involved• Why community partners get involved• Different outreach methods• Different opportunities
Families & Community Members
An Introduction for Volunteers to Wellness Efforts
Game On Activities
• Nutrition and physical activity-focused ideas for around the school
• Each has ideas for engaging volunteers specific to that activity
• Can be simple or more involved, or you can create your own!
Resources Available
Host a Healthy St. Patrick’s Day
How it Can Work
Host a Healthy St. Patrick’s Day
How it Can Work
Healthy St. Patrick’s Day –Post-Event
• Survey • Thank you• Nominate for Heathy School
Hero!
How it Can Work
Build on Success
• Ask volunteers to be leaders• Leading the next event• Recruiting their friends/family
• Invite to join your Wellness Team
• Build into the school culture
Sustainability
Stay up to date on Success Stories, health tips, physical activity games, fun recipes, volunteer opportunities, and ideas for action!
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